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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.21, 2,487.39 and 684.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.21, 2,487.39 and 684.22 is: 1,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.21 : 2,487.39 = 684.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.21/2,487.39 = 684.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.21x = 2,487.39 × 684.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.21x = 1,701,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,918.56/1,658.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.36

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